Summary
King Abdullah II of Jordan stated that the Middle East faces a troubled future unless there is a peace process that results in the establishment of a Palestinian state. He discussed the situation during an interview ahead of a summit on President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. The region has a history of failed peace attempts, and the King emphasized the importance of a two-state solution.
Key Facts
- King Abdullah II of Jordan warned that the Middle East is at risk without a Palestinian state.
- He spoke in an interview with BBC Panorama before attending a peace summit in Egypt.
- The summit addressed President Trump's 20-point Middle East peace plan.
- Hamas recently released Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
- King Abdullah stressed the need for a relationship between Arab nations, the Muslim world, and Israel.
- Israel has resisted a two-state solution, with PM Netanyahu citing security concerns over past attacks from Gaza.
- President Trump urged regional leaders to support his peace plan.
- The King expressed mistrust of Israeli PM Netanyahu but sees potential for working with other Israelis for peace.
